R&D Chemist III

Hach Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hach Company is seeking an R&D Chemist III to lead development and validation of new analytical methods for instrumentation. You will collaborate across Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Production to translate customer needs into market-ready chemistries and applications.

You will mentor chemists and technicians, manage independent projects, and maintain rigorous safety and quality practices while contributing to technical publications and seminars.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry or related field required.
• Ph.D.: 0–2 years of directly related experience.
• M.S.: 5+ years of directly related experience in chemistry manufacturing, product development, or R&D.
• BS: 10+ years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in chemistry design, characterization, and problem-solving.
• Expert-level knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in at least two areas of chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate new chemical analysis methods for Hach instrumentation.
• Create reagent formulations, calibrations, and QC procedures with minimal supervision.
• Plan and execute R&D projects independently and report progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Production to commercialize products.
• Provide chemistry expertise, training, and problem-solving support to manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to chemists, engineers, technicians, and interns.
• Review technical reports and calibration data for accuracy and quality systems.
• Translate customer needs into product and application design decisions.
• Monitor literature and contribute to technology evaluation and market assessment.
• Support customers and internal teams in resolving analytical questions.
• Author procedures and contribute to publications, presentations, and seminars.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices and promote a culture of safety.

Skills

Chemistry design

Characterization

Functional testing

Problem solving

Analytical techniques

Chemistry specialization

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

M.S. in Chemistry

B.S. in Chemistry

Job description

About the Role

Are you interested in working in a collaborative environment where your chemistry expertise can help solve complex analytical challenges and bring new products and applications to market? As an R&D Chemist III, you will work alongside chemists and cross‑functional partners in Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Production to research, develop, design, test, and commercialize new and improved chemical products and applications. You will apply your analytical expertise to solve complex problems, lead technical work independently, and help translate customer and market needs into effective product solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and validate new chemical analysis methods for Hach instrumentation using analytical expertise and independent research.


• Create reagent formulations, calibrations, and quality control procedures with minimal supervision.


• Plan and execute R&D projects independently, selecting appropriate methodologies and communicating progress and implications to key stakeholders.


• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Production to commercialize new or modified products and applications.


• Provide chemistry expertise, training, and problem‑solving support to manufacturing to improve production efficiency and product quality.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to chemists, engineers, technicians, and interns.


• Review technical reports and calibration data to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality systems and procedures.


• Translate customer and market needs into product and application design decisions.


• Monitor scientific and competitive literature and contribute to technology evaluation and market assessment.


• Support customers and internal teams in resolving complex analytical and chemistry‑related questions.


• Author chemical analysis procedures and contribute to technical publications, presentations, and seminars.


• Maintain safe laboratory practices and promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Chemistry or a related field.


• Ph.D.: 0–2 years of directly related experience.


• M.S.: 5+ years of directly related experience in chemistry manufacturing, product development, or R&D.


• Alternatively, a B.S. in Chemistry or a related field with 10+ years of directly related experience.


• Demonstrated expertise in chemistry design, characterization, functional testing, and problem‑solving.


• Expert‑level knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures.


• Proficiency in at least two areas of chemistry, such as analytical, organic, inorganic, or materials chemistry.


• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Salary and Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $90,000 - $95,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

US ONLY: The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

Compliance and Inclusion

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